New analysis highlights how shared innovation pipelines are shaping both commercial drone markets and military capabilities A recent report from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is drawing attention to a familiar but increasingly important theme in the drone industry: the growing overlap between commercial technology and defense applications. The report, … [Read more...] about When Commercial Drone Technology Meets Defense: A Closer Look at Civil–Military Integration
Drone Regulation
“Much Bigger Than Stadiums”: Fortem CEO Raises Concerns Over U.S. Counter-UAS Gaps
CEO says counter-UAS protections don’t go far enough By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events, such as the FIFA World Cup, and critical infrastructure, from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or … [Read more...] about “Much Bigger Than Stadiums”: Fortem CEO Raises Concerns Over U.S. Counter-UAS Gaps
Theft of Agricultural Spray Drones in New Jersey Raises Security Questions-UPDATE
Update, Tuesday April 28, 2026: New Jersey state police have reported that the stolen drones were recovered yesterday from a warehouse in Dover, NJ after a warehouse employee contacted police. Police say that the investigation is ongoing and there is no further information available. Incident highlights long-standing concerns about drone misuse and growing focus on … [Read more...] about Theft of Agricultural Spray Drones in New Jersey Raises Security Questions-UPDATE
New DJI Drones Launch Globally, But Not in the U.S.
Court filing highlights FCC restrictions as new products debut without U.S. availability Drone giant DJI has introduced new consumer drones, including the Lito X1 and Lito 1, aimed at entry-level users. Early coverage suggests strong appeal for new pilots. However, U.S. consumers will not see these models on store shelves. The absence is not due to a delayed rollout. It … [Read more...] about New DJI Drones Launch Globally, But Not in the U.S.
Counter-Drone Systems Begin to Shape Civil Airspace Rules
FAA–DoD agreement follows Texas incidents and sets new operating rules for counter-UAS use Recent action by the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Department of Defense marks a clear shift in how counter-drone systems are used in U.S. airspace. The agencies have signed a formal safety agreement allowing the deployment of high-energy laser counter-drone systems along … [Read more...] about Counter-Drone Systems Begin to Shape Civil Airspace Rules
